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Our route starts in Murmansk. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to a hotel in the city center. Today, you can take a leisurely walk in the world's largest city located beyond the Arctic Circle. Here, you'll get your first acquaintance with the northern nature, local culture, and the glorious history of Arctic exploration!
In the afternoon, we'll board the most powerful nuclear icebreaker in the world, worth over 2 billion dollars — 50 Years of Victory. Its mission is to escort research and cargo vessels in the Arctic along the Northern Sea Route in the harsh winter. At the same time, it is excellently equipped for passenger cruises. So, in winter, it serves as a working icebreaker, and in summer, it transforms into an Arctic cruise ship that can take you on a voyage to the northernmost point of the planet. We'll leave the harbor of Murmansk and set off towards polar adventures!
The journey to the top of the world will be as exciting as you can imagine! Professional polar experts and guides will tell you the most interesting facts about the Arctic. From the open decks, you will observe how the mighty icebreaker carves its way through thick ice. And, of course, don't miss the opportunity to visit the captain's bridge!
When the weather is suitable, we will set off to exciting Arctic excursions on Zodiac boats and, of course, landing on the ice. Here, you can literally touch the Arctic, walk on ice floes, and if you're lucky, see the inhabitants of this severe nature: polar bears, walruses, and Arctic birds.
You'll also have the opportunity to take a helicopter flight above the vast Arctic expanses and capture unique photos of the ship from the height.
Our ship keeps working its way through the Arctic ice. We immerse ourselves in the stern yet remarkably fragile Arctic nature, brace ourselves for what could be the most memorable adventure of our lives.
We are finally at 90° of nothern latitude. Upon reaching it, the icebreaker will stop at the top of our planet!
Do you remember the riddle? What is the location of the house with all its windows facing south, and polar bears looking in them? You're at that very spot. There are no houses here, of course, but you can easily complete the shortest trip around the Earth by circling around the symbolic North Pole point.
This day will be etched in your memory. You'll enjoy taking photos on ice floes, have a polar barbecue, dance, and experience indescribable emotions! If desired, you can ascend above the North Pole in a hot air balloon (for an additional fee, ask in advance). And the boldest adventurers can even swim in the waters of the Arctic Ocean.
In the next few days, the icebreaker will sail along the Franz Josef Land archipelago, where you'll explore one of the most remote regions of the Arctic.
In these amazing lands, you'll visit the remnants of camps left by the first Arctic explorers and follow the footsteps of famous adventurers like Cook, Peary, Amundsen, and Sedov.
Cruising around the Franz Josef Land archipelago on the icebreaker, you'll witness majestic glaciers, watch walrus rookeries and bustling bird colonies, and, if you're lucky, see polar bears.
Through the northern waters, the 50 Years of Victory icebreaker sets course for Murmansk. One of the days the crew will organize a final photo presentation with the most impressive moments of the journey!
On the way to our final destination, there's another small surprise waiting for you: a dinner with the captain!
It's done! You have become a part of the exclusive circle of explorers who have conquered the North Pole.
Today marks the end of this unforgettable journey. It's time to return to the port of Murmansk. After breakfast, you'll disembark from the vessel and be transferred to the airport or the city center.
Final price depends on the type of accommodation. See the details in the “Accommodation” section.
The journey begins in Murmansk, where you need to get by yourself. The group will meet on the first day of the tour at Murmansk Airport (MMK), and a group transfer to the city center will be provided (included in the price). Accommodation at the hotel is also included. Manager will send to you all the details later.
After breakfast, there will be a disembarkation from the vessel, followed by a group transfer to the airport or city center in Murmansk on the last day of the cruise (included in the price). We recommend booking return tickets for the flights departing in the afternoon.
Note: We kindly ask you not to purchase the tickets until the manager sends you a confirmation and guarantees that the tour will take place.
The group will meet on the first day of the tour at Murmansk Airport (MMK).
The meeting time depends on the flight schedule and may change. The manager will provide you with the details.
On the last day of the tour, after breakfast, there will be a disembarkation from the vessel and a group transfer to the airport (included in the price). Arrival is around 09:00. We recommend booking return tickets for flights departing after 10:45. If you are flying out the next day, you will be taken to the center of Murmansk.
Note: We kindly ask you not to purchase the tickets until the manager sends you a confirmation and guarantees that the tour will take place.
Murmansk:
In the daytime: +13...+18 °C, at night: +6...+8 °C. Possible rain.
North Pole:
In the daytime: 0...+3 °C, at night: 0...+1 °C.
During the cruise dates, the weather is usually good. However, there may be cloudiness, fog, rain, or wet snow.
Franz Josef Land Archipelago:
In the daytime: 0...+2 °C, at night: -1...0 °C. Precipitation is possible.
Conquer the North Pole on board the world's most powerful nuclear icebreaker!
50 Years of Victory is the largest of the modern Arctic nuclear icebreakers with modified design, one of the most powerful ever built.
50 Years of Victory is not a tourist ship. The icebreaker was built to escort scientific research and cargo vessels along the northern sea route in the Arctic. Only during the summer travelers have the unique opportunity to go on a journey to the northernmost point of the planet on a real icebreaker.
| Length | 160 m |
| Width | 30 m |
| Cruising speed | 21 knots |
| Crew | 140 people |
| Passenger capacity | 128 people |
The final price for the selected accommodation option depends on the date of arrival.
Number of passengers: 2
Area: 14 m2
Facilities: one lower berth, one sofa bed, bathroom with a shower, TV set and DVD player, 2 opening windows.
Number of passengers: 2
Area: 22 m2
Facilities: lounge area with a sofa, bed separated from the lounge area, bathroom with a shower, TV set and DVD player, refrigerator, 2 opening windows.
Number of passengers: 2
Area: 24 m2
Facilities: lounge area with a sofa, bed separated from the lounge area, bathroom with a shower, TV set and DVD player, refrigerator, coffee maker, opening windows.
Number of passengers: 2
Area: 27 m2
Facilities: lounge area with a sofa, bed separated from the lounge area, bathroom with a bathtub, TV set and DVD player, refrigerator, coffee maker, 2 opening windows.
Number of passengers: 2
Area: 28 m2
Facilities: large bedroom and lounge room, sofa in the lounge room, bathroom with a bathtub, refrigerator, coffee maker, TV set and DVD player, 4 opening windows.
Number of passengers: 2
Area: 33 m2
Facilities: spacious bedroom and lounge room, sofa in the lounge room, bathroom with a bathtub, refrigerator, TV set and DVD player, coffee maker, 4 opening windows.
To participate, the tourists should be in good physical condition and prepared for extreme weather conditions.
Children are allowed to participate from the age of 8 and only if accompanied by their parents.
The icebreaker offers a full board option: four meals a day (including fresh pastries for afternoon tea); coffee and light snacks counter, drinking water available 24 hours a day.
Please ask the manager for up-to-date information on required documents related to Covid-19.
Medical insurance covering accidents on board is included in the price (covering up to 100,000 euros, including risks such as emergency evacuation and repatriation).
We strongly recommend obtaining luggage insurance and trip cancellation insurance (for an additional fee).
Internet connection is very limited. Satellite communication is available (for an additional fee). Electricity is available everywhere on board.
This is a journey to a remote and hard-to-reach region. All activities during the cruise are subject to ice and weather conditions and are determined by the expedition leader and captain. The actual route of the expedition may differ from the stated itinerary. Encounters with the representatives of wildlife are not guaranteed.
A professional photographer will accompany us throughout the cruise. He is always ready to share his knowledge, both on board the vessel during photo presentations and lectures, and during the landings.
During the expedition cruises to the North Pole, landings are organized on the most remote shores of the High Arctic, and Arctic excursions are conducted on Zodiac boats. You’ll also have the opportunity to take a helicopter flight over the icebreaker and capture unique photos of the vast landscapes of the Arctic!
The journey to the top of the world will be very exciting: taking photos on ice floes, polar barbecues, and indescribable emotions! You'll visit the mysterious Franz Josef Land, where you'll see the remains of the camps of the first Arctic explorers and follow the footsteps of famous adventurers from around the world. The bravest can even swim in the waters of the Arctic Ocean.
The program includes:
Polar experts will share the most interesting facts about the Arctic. From the open decks, you'll witness the powerful atomic icebreaker triumphantly carving its way through three-meter-thick ice. Don't miss the visit to the captain's bridge and dinner with the captain!
Become conquerors of the North Pole in the company of like-minded adventurers!